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Handler 125 vs Square Wave TIG 200
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| Spec | Handler 125 | Square Wave TIG 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Flux-cored out of the box, and MIG after a regulator and shielding gas are added. The sheet calls it a constant-voltage DC welder. | AC/DC TIG and stick. |
| Output amp range | 25–130 A. | 120 V: TIG 10–125 A and stick 10–90 A. 230 V: TIG 10–200 A and stick 10–170 A. A footnote prints 120 V AC TIG 110 A / 25%. |
| Rated duty cycle | 80 A at 25% duty cycle. The specifications table also prints 50 A at 60% and 40 A at 100%. | 120 V TIG: 125 A/25%, 100 A/40%, 85 A/60%. 120 V stick: 75 A/20%, 65 A/60%. 230 V TIG: 200 A/25%, 160 A/40%, 130 A/60%. 230 V stick: 170 A/20%, 100 A/60%. |
| Input voltage and plug | 120 V. Amps input at rated output, 60 Hz: 21.3 A. The sheet says it operates on common 120-volt power and includes a power cord with plug. It does not name the plug or a breaker size. | 120/1/50/60 and 230/1/50/60. Input current at those rated outputs runs from 14 A to 21 A on 120 V and from 13 A to 25 A on 230 V. The highest 120 V figure is 21 A and the highest 230 V figure is 25 A. 120/230 V input cords are included. |
| Wire or rod size | Ready to weld with .030–.035 in. (0.8–0.9 mm) self-shielding flux-cored wire. With gas, .023–.030 in. (0.6–0.8 mm) solid wire. Stainless wire is mentioned for 18–12 gauge stainless with tri-mix gas. | Not published by manufacturer |
| Weight | 57.5 lb. | 46 lb (21 kg). Dimensions 14 x 10.75 x 19.25 in. |
| Material thickness | Mild steel thickness range 24 ga.–3/16 in. The same page limits the gas-shielded example to 24 gauge–1/8 inch steel. | Not published by manufacturer |
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